In addition to SECCRA, several area businesses collect electronic waste, including the Goodwill store in Thorndale and the Best Buy store in Downingtown.

The Chester County Hazardous Waste sponsors several collection events throughout the year. For a list of events contact the CCSWA at (610) 273-3771 or visit chestercountyswa.org

Simple Steps to a Sustainable Life:

Plastic Bags:

Plastic bags are not accepted for the recylcing because the material tends to "jam-up" recycling machines. However there are solutions available to recover plastic bags. Many grocery stores will take back their store's plastic bags, collection bins are often loctaed near the store entrance or at the customer service counter. And, if a grocery store does not collect plastic bags, customers can reuse these bags at the next time they go shopping. Remember to always think twice before discarding a plastic bag. It takes energy to produce and dispose of plastic bags, but it costs nothing to reuse them!